Exam Tips | Leideanna Scrúduithe
Before the Exam
- We all learn differently, try different study methods and find out what works for you.
- Focus and systematically work through each topic, question by question.
- Do past exam papers and practice questions.
- If you need help with a topic – reach out to your classmates or your lecturer.
- Know when your exams are – check out your personalised timetable on the University of Galway exams website.
- Know what type of exam you will be sitting – open book, MCQ, 2 hour written paper etc. if you are unsure – ASK.
During the Exam
- Take time to settle yourself and BREATHE
- Read all questions carefully.
- Leave time to review your paper at the end.
- Set time allocations for each question and move on once the time elapses.
Minding Yourself
- Take regular breaks during study.
- Avoid burn out, sleep well, keep active and allow yourself to take time off.
- Eat healthy
- Set personal goals.
- Take each day as it comes – don’t be disheartened if you have a bad exam or study isn’t going well.
If Something Goes Wrong
- If you lose your Student ID card you can buy a new one for €20 at the Student Registry Help Desk in Áras Uí Chathail.
- If something goes wrong that is outside of your control that means that you cannot attend your exam you can defer your exam to August.
- If you fail an exam, you will have an opportunity to appeal the result.
- If you fail an exam there will be an opportunity for you to re-sit the exam in August.
Study Week Freebies + Events!
- Every day
You can get free porridge with any hot drink purchase at Sult and Smokey’s Café each morning using your SU Card while stocks last.
- Mon 1st Dec
12pm Free Pizza from Supermacs at the SU Office upstairs in Áras na Mac Léinn
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 6pm Sunday)
- Tues 2nd Dec
10am-5pm Pet Day! Send photos of your pets to our Instagram on Tuesday to get them included in our pet day story!
- Weds 3rd Dec
4pm University Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Quad.
7pm-9pm Bob Ross Paint Along in the Corrib Room at Sult. Limited spaces – book your ticket HERE. Supplies and snacks provided. Raising funds for the SU Charities.
- Thurs 4th Dec
11am-3pm Thriftmas Market in Áras na Mac Léinn
12pm-2pm Free tea or coffee at the Student Enquiry Centre on the Concourse
- Fri 5th Dec
2pm + 3.30pm Spéir Students’ Union Pantry Open (register for your slot HERE by 4pm Thursday)
- Sat 6th Dec
9.30am University of Galway Parkrun
- Sun 7th Dec
11pm SU Christmas Raffle Ticket Sales End
Study Space | Spásanna Staidéar
Details of Extra Study Space during exams can be found HERE
SU Extended Opening Hours for Exams Mon 8 Dec – Fri 19 Dec
- The SU Cloakroom + Síbín will both be open 09:00-19:00 Mon-Fri
- The SU Shop is open 08:00-18:00 Mon-Thurs, 08:00-17:00 Fri + Saturday/Sunday 10:00-15:00
- Smokey’s Café is open 08:30-20:00 Mon-Thurs and Fri 08:30-17:00
- SU Office, Sult and Spéir are all open normal hours.
Study Break Policy
The Study Break Policy is now in place in the Library until 19th Dec. There’s an “I’m Taking a Study Break” timesheet that you must use to record the time you leave for a break which can be 5-60 minutes. Timesheets are available on all 3 floors of the Library. Belongings left at desks without timesheet may be moved.
The Calm Zone
The Calm Zone is open in the Bank of Ireland Theatre (beside Sult) 10.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday until Fri 19th December. It’s a space for you to relax, turn off and take a break during exams. There’s bean bags, arts, crafts, cards, board games, blankets, ear defenders and fidget toys to help you relax.
Exam Info
Go to the Exams Office website HERE.
PC Suites unavailable during Semester 1 Exam Session
To facilitate Semester 1 computer-based exams, a number of PC Suites will be unavailable for general use during the exam period.
The following two PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Tuesday 09th December 2025.
- Computer Science Building – Ground Floor – Room CSB-G001 (Formerly IT106).
- Block E – Ground Floor – Room BLE-G-013.
Additionally, the following PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17:00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Friday 12th December 2025.
- Block E – Finnegan – 3rd Floor – Room BLE2012.
- Engineering Building – Ground Floor – Room G046.
- Arts Millennium – 1st Floor – Room AMB1024.
Finally, the following two PC Suites will be unavailable for general use from 17.00 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 until 13.00 on Monday 22nd December 2025.
- Engineering Building – 2nd Floor -Room ENG 2016.
- Engineering Building – 2nd Floor -Room ENG 2017.
ISS apologises for the inconvenience. If you have any queries, please contact the Service Desk (Tel. 091 495777, Email servicedesk@universityofgalway.ie).
